208 Caravan vs Gulfstream V
The 208 Caravan and the Gulfstream V are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Gulfstream respectively. The Gulfstream V reaches 940 km/h — 2.7x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The 208 Caravan has an operational range of 1,980 km vs 12,000 km for the Gulfstream V. The Gulfstream V operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream V is 10:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The 208 Caravan has been produced in 3,000 units vs 193 for the Gulfstream V. Unit cost is $2.1M for the 208 Caravan vs $18M for the Gulfstream V. The 208 Caravan first flew 13 years before the Gulfstream V (1982 vs 1995).
| American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 9 December 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 3000 units |
| Average unit price | $2.1 million |
| American business jet, active during the late 20th and early 21st century, widely operated for long-range, high-speed corporate travel. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 28 November 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1997 |
| Number produced | 193 units |
| Average unit price | $18 million |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 106.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 940 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 12,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 41,050 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 20,956 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,345 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 596 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream V?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 13 years before the Gulfstream V which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 208 Caravan or Gulfstream V?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 193 units of the Gulfstream V.